10.14.2008

SPT - 100 Things About Me

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From Lelly - i think october is a great month to spend some time with yourself. i know many of us are already hyperventilating about the rush from All Hallow's Eve through New Year's Eve. this is the perfect opportunity to get yourself mentally, physically and spiritually prepared for the upcoming holiday *madness.*

this month, we will consult our 100 lists. it's quite simple, really. on the 7th of the month (TOMORROW) post an spt about item #7 on your list. on the 14th of the month, post an spt about item #14. and so on. and so on.

Number 14 on my list:

I love my kids so much that sometimes it actually hurts.

I never knew being a Mom would be like this. I knew it was going to be work, but I didn't expect the joy that comes for the laughter when they are playing. I didn't expect the pride when I see them at their best and at their not-so-best. I had no idea that I could actually feel someone's physical pain. I didn't know that when they are fighting that it would hurt my feelings so much. I never knew how much the smallest smile would warm my heart. I love rediscovering things through their eyes. I am glad that they want to play with me. I know I am not the best Mom. I am short-tempered at times. I yell way too much. But I can't imagine my life without these amazing little people. They are smart, imaginative, funny, compassionate, playful, creative, strong and I can go on and on. And they make me want to be better than I am.

Oh yeah and they are dang cute!

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Mother's Day 2007

18 comments:

  1. Who knew we could love these little people so much! Being a mom is the most amazing thing. I love everything you wrote. So true.

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  2. You do have some dang good lookin kids! Being a mom is the BEST JOB EVER...you are awesome for taking on this job!

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  3. What a beautiful family you have! Your thoughts are so true too.

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  4. Kinda makes me think about how much our Heavenly Father loves us! How much He takes part in our successes and our failures. His love for us is totally amazing and beyond comprehension, but He allows us to feel a little bit of it through parenting.
    thanks for your sweet thoughts ~ I couldn't agree more!

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  5. It is amazing how these little ones creep into our hearts and stay there forever! I loved your post!

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  6. Looks like a great big, fun family, and it also looks like they love you just as much!!!

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  7. Everything you have said is so true and I too am short tempered and yell too much. i hate myself after the reaction.. but reliving childhood joys through your children is such a wonderful gift of parenthood. Great post!!

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  8. You are just too cute of a mom!!! Your kids adore you & you can tell being around you guys..

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  9. I love this post! It really is amazing how much love we can have for our children. I can tell you're a really great mom! Cute little ones!

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  10. I agree with you. It hurts so good!!!!!

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  11. They ARE pretty dang cute!!
    I love that quote by Pres. Monson in your post from yesterday.

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  12. You KNOW I think and know you are a great mom...and yes, those are some of the cutest kids in the world. I can not even tell you how happy they make me.

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  13. Great post! and what a great family!

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  14. I love your #14, what a sweet post. You have such a beautiful family - all those cute kids!

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  15. I agree!
    And you have a cute bunch of kids too

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  16. Well said!!! Your family is gorgeous!

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  17. You nailed this. What a wonderful SPT. It's chock-full of emotion.

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